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Available for the lowest price of $149.99 (plus free shipping) from Dell Home

Does the emergence of Internet-ready high definition TVs, Blu-ray players, and gaming consoles overwhelm you? If so, you do not have to react so quickly and wire your home with CAT-5 cabling—you might want to look into getting the Netgear Universal Internet Adapter for Home Entertainment 3D (XAVB5004) first. This device is a four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch that can be installed right next to your home entertainment devices in a matter of mere minutes and without much effort. Continue reading →

Powerline networking is known for the utilization of one’s electrical wiring at home to send and receive data. This technology has been around for years, but until recently it has been held back by rather slow throughput speeds, interference from other electrical appliances, and the emergence of wireless networking (Wi-Fi) as the preferred home networking technology. But the latest crop of powerline devices cannot offer throughput speeds of up to 500 Mbps and are fortified against interference from all but the most power hungry appliances. Continue reading →

Available from various retailers for the suggested retail price of $199.99

The D-Link Powerline AV 500 4-Port Gigabit Switch (DHP-540) promises its users that bringing multiple Internet-ready devices online will be easy—and all without the hassle of running a CAT-5 cable throughout the entire house. This intelligent switch will use the electrical wiring in one’s home in order to send and receive data over the home network. However, at the list price of $199.99, the D-Link Powerline AV 500 DHP-540 is significantly more expensive than its competitor products in the market, which offer roughly the same performance and give the users a more impressive set of features. Continue reading →

Available from various retailers at the suggested retail price of $159.99

The Netgear Powerline AV 500 Adapter Kit (XAVB5001) is one of the many devices in the market that promises to give users a much-wanted and much-needed boost in their wireless connections. There are plenty of advantages involved with a wireless network at home, but it is not exactly known for coming close to wired connectivity when it comes to throughput speed. Sadly, wiring one’s home with CAT-5 cabling can be problematic—it can be expensive and can easily become messy if you do not really know what you are doing. Continue reading →

The BearExtender PC Long Range 802.11n USB Wi-Fi Booster is essentially a device that attempts to address the number one problem of wireless network connections: weak, and sometimes, dropped signals. This Wi-Fi device is a wireless signal booster or extender, but our tech experts have found this device to be unlike many of the other wireless extenders in the market, the BearExtender Wi-Fi Booster works more on the client side rather than with a Wi-Fi router. Continue reading →

Available for the lowest price of $39.99 (plus free shipping) from the Cisco Linksys Store

The Cisco Linksys Wireless-N Range Extender Bridge (RE1000) is one of the most popular and best performing wireless extenders that our tech experts have tested so far. However, consumers should not expect a complete miracle—most wireless network extenders are pretty useless at distances that exceed 150 feet away from the wireless router. But unlike the other wireless extenders that our tech experts have tested, the Cisco Linksys RE1000 proves that it can still give a steady signal and connection (although one must not expect ultra-fast speeds) even at 150 feet, as long as the user’s network transmits in the 2.4 GHz band. Continue reading →

Available for the lowest price of $119.99 (plus free shipping) from Dell SMB

The unique design of the D-Link Amplifi DAP-1525 Wi-Fi Booster is enough to turn heads—in fact, it might be the most unique-looking Wi-Fi extender we will ever see in the market. The design closely resembles a thermos or an electric coffee grinder, and it is kind of weird to see this shape out of the appliance store. However, do not let the novelty of the design lead you to dismiss this device—it is packed with a lot of functionality. But no device is actually perfect, so you can still expect a couple of quirks in the interface and other problems with this odd-looking Wi-Fi booster from D-Link. Continue reading →

Available for the lowest price of $59.99 (plus free shipping) at HP.com

The Netgear Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender (WN2000RPT) is a great addition to your network, with one clear purpose—it can boost and extend the range of a wireless signal in a network. This piece of networking equipment is very easy to set up, and is relatively cheap; prices are under a $100, but there are plenty of retail stores on the Internet that sell it for less. The Netgear Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender is a great deal, especially if you find yourself with a “dead zone” within your home or your place of business. Continue reading →

The TalkTalk Telecom Group is a company that provides pay television, telecommunications, and Internet access services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom, and is currently one of the largest Internet service providers in the country. The company has operated broadband and landline telephone services ever since 2003, when it was first launched. Following the purchase of the UK Internet service provider division of AOL broadband services under the AOL Broadband brand are also provided, as well as some AOL content partnerships available for TalkTalk customers. Continue reading →

The TalkTalk Telecom Group is a company that provides pay television, telecommunications, and Internet access services to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom, and is currently one of the largest Internet service providers in the country. The company has operated broadband and landline telephone services ever since 2003, when it was first launched. Following the purchase of the UK Internet service provider division of AOL broadband services under the AOL Broadband brand are also provided, as well as some AOL content partnerships available for TalkTalk customers. Continue reading →